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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26
Hrace IN.

You are feeling depressed, your appetite
is poor, you are bothered with Headache
you are fdgetty, nervous, and generally
ont OF sorts, and want to brace up. Rraee
up, but not with stimulants, spring medi-
cines, or bitters. which have for their basis
very cheap, bad whisky, and which stimu'
late you for an hour, and then leave you
in worse condition than before. What you
want Is an Alternative that will purify your
blood, start healthy action of Liver and
Kidneys, restore your vitality, and give
renewed health aad strength. Such med
icine you will find in Electric Bitters, and
only 80 cents a bottle at B. Lemly's Drug
Store.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

The party Of society ladies and gentle
men from New Orleans, who captiyated
the entire Crescent City by their very su-
perior rendition OF 1.-The Mikado," have
consented to give Jackson one night, Feb
ruary I'd. They have given the opera in
New Orleans a number of times for the
benefit Of the Charleston sufferers and
other charitable objects, and come fully
endorsed by society and press. The Opera
will be put on here with new and special
scenery, fine, elegant costumes and fine
orchestra. After the performance, a grand
complimentary Mikado Hop will be given
music by their own splendid orchestra Elk
cnrsion rates have been fixed from Crystal
Springs, Hazlehurst and Canton, and large
crowds OF society people are expected. We
feel satisfied the citizens of Jackson will
do all that ispossible to make the stay Of
those visitors pleasant while here, and Eepre-
dictfor them house full to OVERLOOKING.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26
Excitement in Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in the
vicinity of Paris, Tex, by the remarkable
recovery of Mr.. J. E. Corley, who was SC
helpless he could not turn in bed, or raise
his head everybody said he was dying Of
Consumption. A trial bottle OF DR.
Kings New Discovery was sent him.
Finding relief, he boua bit large bottle and
box Of DIR. Kings New Lille Pills; by the
time he had taken two boxes of Pills AND
two bottles OF the Discovery, he was vel
and had gained in flesh thirty-six pounds
Trial Bottles of this Great Discovery fol
Consumption free at Z. Lemly's.
.MR. HARDuP, It's pity you couldn'
follow the earth's example," said Cashb,
TO an impecunious friend. "How do 70,
mean?" "Why, settle once in while. p
Merchant Traveller.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN

JACKSON MISS, January "a, 1887.
called meeting of Mayor
jackson held Monday "a Hon. John McG
Aldermen
Honor
called for the considering
Barksda, NJ in
Delivery Mail Service" of Jackso
The
Street Committee, as follows. owit:
S.
WASHINGTON D. C, January 19th 1887.
Mor11 Mayor-Dear Under the recent act of Con
Delivery
the Post Office
viii visit jackson before the first of February which time beg
leave that the necessary be made IN order that the
service be commenced Immediately thereafter
Yours respectfully.
E. B.KksDALk
HOUSE C.. s.,
WASHINGTON ID. C., January 2oth
Hon. JOHN McIIL Dear herewith
First Assistant Postmaster
matter referred to- Yours respectfully,
OrFIoED EPAk
OFFICE FrRsT Assn PosrAsrER
WASHINGTON, d. c. January 10, 1887.
Sir have nspector
Congress, and detail o
Very respectfully yours A. E
Asst Cen.
E Barksdae c., o Representatives
of City presented examined
and motion the Board and ordered be
motion Collector
from the C. R. the
on same valuation as in 1885 H. e. s4oo0Oo)
of
the o.
The matter of providing numbers be
JOHN MC(iILL.
NJ. NJ MoIEoD City
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

The breath of chronic catarrh patient
is often 80 offensive that he cannot go into
society and he becomes an object of dis
gust. After time liberation sets in, the
spongy bones are attacked, and frequently
entirely destroyed. A constant source oil
discomfort is the dripping of the puruleni
secretions into the throat sometimes pro
ducing inveterate bronchitis, which in 1t,
turn has been the exciting cause of pulmo
nary disease. The brilliant results which
have attended its use for years past proper
ly designate Ely's Cream Balm as by fa
the best. if not the only cure for hay fever
rose cold and catarrh.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

"A number OF our local capitalists and
leading business men have had several
conferences within the last few days, with
a view to the organization Of Land I'm
Provement Company with capital of two
hundred thousand dollars or more to be
employed in the purchase Of real estate in
this city and vicinity, and the establish
ment OF such industries as will increase
ne population and business of the Capital
City. Unless something of this sort is
done, and speedily, the capital now avaiia-
Die, viii seek other channels OF invest
ment
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

The usual treatment of catarrh is
very unsatisfactory. as thousands of de-
spalrlng patients can testify. On this
point trustworthy medical writer says
Proper local treatment is positively me-
cessary to success, but many, if not most
of the remedies in general use by physi-
clans afford but temporary benefit. A
cure certainly cannot be expected from
snuffs, powders, doucees and Washes
Ely's Cream Balm is remedy which CON-
bines the important requisites of quick
action, specific curative power with per-
feet safety and pleasantness to the patient
TRAVELLING caps worn by English-wo.
men with tailor-made costumes, have ear
flaps which come into use in ''the evening
dews and damps" and in strong autumn
wind.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26
ADVICE 70 MorHrns.-Mns. Wrss1ow,,

ADVICE TO NOTIFIES. -MRs. WINsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used
when children are cutting teeth. Itrelieves
the little sufferer at once il produces nat
ural, quiet sleep by relieving the child
from pain, and the little cherub awakes q
abright as button.S Il is very pleasant
to taste. 1t soothes the child, softens the
gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regu-
lates the bowels, and Is the best known
remedy for diarrhea, whether arising from
teething or other causes. Twenty i've cent
| 4 bottle
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilbiains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and pcsi
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents pei
box. For sale by B. Lemly.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

THE CLARIox acknowledges business
and social calls within the past lew days
rom DR.. j. IT, Mckay, Of Madison; Hon.
y. +. Noel, Of Lexington; Hon. j. McC:
Martin, OF Port Gibson Geo. .. Dodds and
g. Y. Conn, Esq., Of Hazlehurst; Edgar
a Woods, Esq, Of Kemper, en- route 70
Oiarksdale. where he has located for inc
Practice Of Law; Capt. p. g. Kennedy q
4cSom3 City Capt, 80. Hays and hon
>. =. Hamilton, Of Durant; J. ]. White
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

The death OF Joshua Green necessi-
tates the winding up of the affairs OF j.
Green's Bank; hence no further deposits
will be received, and no collections made
except on account of Indebtedness to the
bank. All obligations of the bank, 10
whatever shape, win be settled in fnil
before the middle of September next, 20
that certificate holders need feel no concern
so far as their interests are concerned. II
Is expected that the fourth installmen'
will be taken up when the third becomes
due.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26
Give EIF's Cream Balm a trial.

Uife Ely Icam DaiH a tiiai' AHhc
justly celebrated remedy for the cure OF
catarrh, hay fever, cold in the head, &c,
can be obtained of any reputable druggist
and may be relied upon as a safe and
pleasant remedy for the above complaints
and will give i'm mediate relief 1t is not
a liquid, snuff or power, has no offensive
odor and can be used at any time with
good results, as thousands can testify,
among them some of the attaches of this
office.-Spirit OF the Times, May %, 1886.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

The United States Court for the South
ern District of Mississippi was opened on
Monday by Jsdge Hill. Many lawyers
are in attendance. The following are the
grand jurors: Marion Smith, Foreman A.
v. Toulme, ii. c. Warrington, Frank
Hobson, j. w. Pittman, Geo. I'll. Dorsey,
n. N. Harris, John Henderson, henry
Strauss, n. B. Earhart, S. Schwartz, VIM.
Curan, Geo. Masters, Irwin l.. PIummer,
W. I. MeDade, w. w. Lanehart, J. ID.
SHINES, d. E. lights.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26
The Verdict Unanimous.

w. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, testi-
6es. u can recommend Electric Bitters a
the very best remedy. Every bottle sold
has given relief in every case One man
took six bottles, and was cured OF Rheu-
matism OF 10 years stand" Abraham
Hare, druggist, BeIIviIIe, Ohio, afhrus !:
.The best selling medicine / have ever
handled in my 20 years experiences, Is
Electric Bitters.n Thousands OF others
have added their testimony, 90 that the
verdict il unanimous that Electric Bitferf
do cure ALI diseases of the Liver, Kidneys
Or Blood. Only q half dollar bottle Il
Byron Lemly's Drug Store.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

THE GRANpEsrl The GREAPEsTl THE
BEsTl There is nothing like it Itnever
fails. CUBAN CHILL TOXIC, the great
West Indies Fever and Ague Remedy, in
troduced in this country from Cuba, cures
Chills and Fever. BiIliousness and Liver
Complaint every time. Try II, it will save
your life. Sold only by G. \. Stewart &
Co.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

We see by the Congressional Record
that the resolution of Hon. E. Barksdale'
requiring the Attorney General to transfer
the apartments in the City Hall Building
lately used for United States Court pur
poses, to the city OF Jackson, has been re
ported favorably. At this stage OF the SEES
sion, under the rules of the House, the res
oiutlon can be taken up only by unanimou:
consent, which our Representative vii
doubtless obtain il possible.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26
Consumption Can be Cured. /,

DR.. J. S. Combs, Owensville, Ohio, says
Il have given SCOTS Emulsion Of Cod
Liver Oil with Hypophosphites to four
patients with better results than seemed
possible with any remedy. All were hered-
itary cases of Lung disease, and advance
TO that stage when Coughs, pain in the
chest, frequent breathing, frequent pulse,
lever and Emaciation. All these cases
have increased in weight from Is to % lbs,
and are not now needing any medicine.
| prescribe no other Emulsion of Cod
Liver OH with Hypophosphites, Lime and
Soda, but Scotts, believing it TO be the
best"
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

Ayers Pills cure constipation. improve
the appetite, promote digestion, restore
healty action, and regulate every function.
they are pleasant to take, gentle in their
operation, yet thorough, searching, and
powerful in subduing disease.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

THE BEST ARENA IN WHICH TO Ac.
oUIRE FAME.-The House of Represents.
tives, if man is properly equipped for
the task, may furnish larger and better
opportunities for the realization OF the
Legitimate ambition to be great political
leader than can be obtained in the Senate
Boston Herald.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

Ayers Sarsaparilla, being highly con-
centrated, requires smaller doses, and is
more effective, than any other blood medi-
cine. 1t is the cheapest, because the best.
Quality and not quantity should be con-
sidered
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

The remains Of Mrs. Emma Atkinson
Infancy arrived in tins city this morning
rom Rosedale, where she died very sud
deuIy last Monday night OF paralysis OF
The heart she was daughter OF Hon.
Thos. Atkinson, OF this county. Her iuaeral
will take place IRON the Baptist Church at
hn,clnck Ihls afternoon.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

DEMOCRACY shows up we'll in the mat
ter OF Governors, having twenty-five OF
the thirty eight in the States and nine OF
the ten appointed in the territories, or a
total of thirty-one against seventeen.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

AT a special service in St. Andrews
church yesterday morning, at which Bishop
Thompson, Rev. Messrs. Short, OF ackson
Martin OF Canton, Logan, Of Port Gibson
De Hart, Of Hazlehurs,, Skinner, OF Iazoo
and Harris, OF Madison, were present, the
following gentlemen were ordained Z
Deaeon's orders: Vim. Stokes, OF Meridian
Aylsworth B. Terry, OF McComb CITY
Chas. 5. Ware, of Jackson Chas. +
SILVER. OF New Orleans.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

TERMS CASH IN ADVANCE. These prices
are 'nvariable. We have travelling agents.
Rer in drafts New York, Postal Notes, or
Pot Jfhce Money Orders, If possible; and where
mel er of these be procured send the money in
a ). yistered letter. Sample copies sent free.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

On next Saturday night Oliver Byrons
Combination Company in the Inside
Track will appear at the Opera House.
A certain per cent. of the proceeds will
be given to Jackson Fire Company No. l,
to enable them to repair the damage done
their engine House by the recent ire
Everybody should attend and help the
bovs
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

THERE are 25,S10 doctors in Great Brit
ain, or one for every $50 inhabitants. No
wonder the population does not show a
galloping increase. Avalanche.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

The stray mule. advertised by MI
LEVY in The CLARION last week, Was the
pro5erty OF one OF our subscribers, VINO
cbanced to be in Jackson that day, ana
who got possession OF his mule WITHIN III
teen minutes after he read the advertise
mant. So much Tor printers ink.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

PEOPLE always have something to be
thankful for. There is the man whose
mofher-in-law falls and breaks her neck.
| He il thankful it was not his own His
wife was NOT consulted in the thanksgiv.
| ing.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

Of MeComb City R F. Kennedy. E-q., Of
Rankin Capt. w. p fowler, of Grenads,
and "Bill Arp Of Rome, Ga.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

II is conceded by all that Mrs. Bowers
Is the greatest actress ever on the jackson
stage. She appears as Elizabeth, at the
Opera House Friday evening next.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

The CLARION is at a loss to under
stand whether the ''Fan Company" OF this
place was organized for drilling or flirting
We were a little previous in stating that
ians would be used. The kind OF weapon
has not been decided upon, but the COM
pany will, no doubt, by its beauty, wound
and break iu:o smithereens the hearts oil
many Of the opposite sex-but they don
nirt oh, no!-Crystsl Springs girls are not
that naughty Meteor.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

lfiss Sue Stuart Stevens, who has
t.en snf.ripr Tor weeks with very severe
attack Of illness, is now 80 lar conVate ,
"a to be able to sit up. Her many Iflehu7
will rejoice 10 hear Of her recovery
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

A BRIDGE across a small river in Mid
dIesex County, Ont, has stood for seventy
three years, and is strong enough now &c
stand for fifty more. 1t is constructed Of
a black walnut tree.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

Az elegant audience, handsome dressing
and grand performance on the stage will
make Friday evening next red-letter
night in the annals OF our local stage.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

We learn with pleasure, that Capt. a.
N. Nelson, formerly OF the Winona Rifles,
has peen elected Second Lieutenant OF thai
splendid company, the Capital Light
Guards. Capt. Nelson will make them
number one oticer.-Advance.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

Prof Richardson, OF Jackson, who
-, bioblv recommended, will be in
c oGarge Of 1he public school at this place,
~, The ensuing term--Gfeenwood Enter
prise.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

The remains Of Mrs. Maggie Wallace,
who died in Eutaw, Ala, were brought to
this city on Wednesday last, ana inferred
by the side Of her father, Df. Aston VINO
died in this city just before the war;
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

ACCORDING to Bradstreet's there We're
eighty eighty strikes in the country
last year, involving idleness on the part of
10000 hands Tor greater or less period.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

-Cbanfrau in the "Octoroon," beauti-
tl NAV illustrating life in Louisiana
ibirtv years ago, will be presented at the
Ora House tomorrow night
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

The Janish performance appears to
h,ge dIsgnsted the Meridian people quite:
ss much az it did Jaeksonians: ' loie's
are not appreciated in this latitude
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

Gov. AMEs, of Massachusetts,, is proud
of the fact that he has four Harvard grad
yates on his staff. Many baseball cap
tain can show longer list.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

AN European correspondent says that
Paul Tilton, son OF Theodore Tilton, is
making reputation as an artist in Rome.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26
A Ghost

is myth, but solid reality will be known
by those who waite to Hallett & Co., Port
land, Maine, thereby, learning, free, abou
work that they can do, and live at home
wherever they reside, at profit of from s.
to $25 and upwards daily. Some hav,
earned over $50 In day. Capital no
needed. Hallett & Co., will start you
All is new, Delay not. Pay absolutely
sure from start. Wealth awaits every
worker. Both sexes. All ages.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

Misses Charlotte and Anna Station,
3 aR-sndon Hall" near Natchez, will
rsach the city tomorrow, and be guests oil
Mis- Nanny Campbell.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

WHEN woman ''knits her brows" it is
probably because she is out of yarn
Lowell Courier.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

The young ladies are on the gu gl re,
Of expectation concerning Inc DruIni l'l- ;
Pail Friday night, and some magniiceh'
to,Isttes have been prepared Tor The occa-
sfpu
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

Wharton, the young son OF capt geo
S Green, accidentally cut himself win "
rocket knife, yesterday. Inc "ounu' a..
though IN the region OF the lungs, Is not
very serious.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

No other remedy has proved 50 efiectua
in relieving coughs and colds as DIR. Bull''
Cough Syrup.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

The Commercial Travellers wlIl give
their annual ball at the Edwards House
on Friday night of this week. A hand,
somely printed invitation has reached
The CLARIoS, and judging from the
names of nonresident and resident mana
gers and committees, the ball VIII De a
delightful event to all who may partici-
pate
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

THE participants in the Commercial Ball
to be given here Friday evening next, VIII
visit the Opera House in body to see
Mrs. Bowers in her elegant company, IN
Elizabeth"
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

A storm party at the residence OF Mr..
~ Kausler was INDUCED in by our
Young people last night.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

Miss Myra Bailey leaves in few days
TO be first bridesmaid at the marriage of
Miss Ladie b. Holiday and Maj L. Nj.
McQuston, to take place in Aberdeen.
Report says that this is to be one OF the
most elegant weddings ever celebrated III
our State, and that the brides trousseau
is elegant and elaborate in the extreme
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

The company supporting Mrs. Bowers
- the finest ever seen here, The New Or
leans papers declare that JOS Wheelock,
as Lssex, divided honors with the star.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26
THE NEW YORK TINES.
New York City.

The large circulation of THE TIMES makes Il
specially valuable as a medium for advertising. "A
does 's6-3w.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

Attention is invited to the card oil
CAPITAL Commercial College, which Is one
Of the very successful institutions OF Jack
son. AT the present time there are
about forty students in attendance, from
all pats oil the State. Prof. Wyatt Is TO
be congratulated upon this gratifying re-
suit OF ms capacity and perseverance.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

AS the character of thief is written in
his countenance, so likewise do worms
portray their presence in the child's fea-
lures. Hasten to give Shriner's Indian
Vermifuge to destroy and expel the pests.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

Mr. Orlando Green il in the city,
called here from Seattle, by the death Of
hi. honored father.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

Mrs Maidie Fearn left Tor New Or
leans last night to spend several weeks as
Inc e,aest Of Mr. Willie Watkins.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26

urs. Bell. sister Of Mrs. DIR. Roude-
III returned Yesterday to her home in
SL;rsgo. after a pleasant visit to this city
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-26
General LOgan's Successor.
To-:
CHARLES 3. FARWELL.'
To TAKE THE STATEsMAN-WARRIo
SEAT IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE.


The Repu blican majority in the nli-
nois Legislature have unanimously
chosen Charles B. Farwen, of Chicago,
to succeed the late General Logan in
his place as United States Senator.
As the term for which John A. Logan
was elected Will not end until March 8,
1891, Mr.. Farwell " i'll have more than
four years to serve. He is a million
are merchant of Chicago, where he has
been resident more than forty years.
HIS country seat is at Lake Forest, Il
lInols, one of the most beautiful places
IN the State.
Mr.. Farwell was born at Painted
Post, New York, on July l, 1923. He
was sent to the Elm ira Academy at an
early age, and con tinued there until
fifteen years of age, when he removed
to the State of Illinois The money
which enabled him to begin business
IN Chicago was made at farm work and
as an assistant in surveying public
lands. 1t was in the year 1914 that Mr..
Farwel commenced his prosperous and
honorable mercantile career in the city
the progress of which has been much
assisted by his efforts. Nine years after
his fellow-citiZens elected him Clerk of
Cook County, an honor repeated in 1857.
He was made a M ember of the Illinois
State Board for the Equalization of
Taxes in 1867, Oh airman of the Board
of Supervisors of Cook County in 1868,
and the following ear, a National Bank
examiner. In 1870 and 1872, Mr.. Far
well was elected to the House of Repre-
sentatIves at Washin gton, where he did
useful service.
The Senate will have in the choice of
Illinois man Of affairs well-informed
and diligent, and gentleman of refine
ment and generous disposition. In
personal appearance Mr.. Farwell is large
and handsome. He is oftenest seen
wearing pair of spectacles, but when
he sat for the photograph of which we
present faithful copy, he took his
glasses off.